SEW Operations Flashcards
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- Refers to military actions involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attach the enemy
- A key function of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations and critical to joint force operations and success in the dynamic electromagnetic operational environment
Joint Publication 3-85 Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
Electromagnetic Warfare
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- Integrated offensive and defensive operations to maintain a desired level of freedom of action relative to an adversary.
- In concert with other competencies enhances freedom of action by deterring aggression or compelling an adversary to change behavior
Space Capstone Publications
Combat Power Projection (Military Spacepower Core Competencies)
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Knowledge of spectrum awareness, maneuver within the spectrum, and non-kinetic fires within the spectrum to deny adversary use of vital links
Space Capstone Publications
Space Electromagnetic Warfare (Spacepower Disciplines)
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Train, equip, and mobilize to employ space electromagnetic warfare capabilities in order to support full spectrum national security objectives
SEW Squadrons
4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron
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Provide combat-ready electromagnetic warfare forces to the Commander USSPACECOM in order to protect and defend US and allied global operations
SEW Squadrons
5th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron
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Combat-ready space warfighters defending the space domain with space control systems for our Nation, the Joint Force, and allies
SEW Squadrons
16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron
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Develop and train Combat Relevant Electromagnetic Warfare professionals
SEW Squadrons
3rd Combat Training Squadron
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Provide specialized expertise and leadership on staff and administrative matters and serves as the office of primary responsibility for staff coordination and integration in direct support to the DEL 3 Commander ad Squadron Commanders
SEW Squadrons
S-Staff
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Deployable space electromagnetic warfare system capable of reversible state of the world non-precision jamming in UHF, C, Ku and Ka bands
Weapon Systems
Counter Communication System 10.2
Unit Type Code (UTC): 1 system, ~18 personnel
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Deployable quick reaction capability
Weapon Systems
Multi-Mission Platform Gemini
Tailorable Unit Type Code (UTC): 1 system, ~14 personnel
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Deployable electromagnetic support weapon system capable of monitoring, detection, characterization, and geolocation in UHF, C, X, and Ku bands
Enables command, control, communications, computers, intellifence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, which allows users to locate sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) for mission planning purposes and EMI resolution
Bounty Hunter 2.0
Unit Type Code (UTC): 1 system, ~17 personnel
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Authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission (JP1)
Tasking Authorities and Control
Operational Control (OPCON)
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Limited to the detailed direction and control of movements of maneuvers within the operational area
Tasking Authorities and Control
Tactical Control (TACON)
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Provides sufficient authority for controlling and directing the application of force or tactical use of combat support
Tasking Authorities and Control
Tactical Control (TACON)
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Exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations with respect to administration and support
Tasking Authorities and Control
Administrative Control (ADCON)
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Not a warfighting authority. Provides the COMAFFOR properly organized, trained, and equipped forces to be employed under the OPCON of the JFC
Tasking Authorities and Control
Administrative Control (ADCON)
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USSPACECOM/CFSCC will always maintain what?
Tasking Authorities and Control
OPCON/TACON of deployed assets
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SpOC will always maintain what?
Tasking Authorities and Control
ADCON
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CSpOC will always maintain what?
Tasking Authorities and Control
TACON through the CFSCC
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- Passing complex information through concise terms
- Agreed upon by the Joint Force
Brevity Code
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You are too hot, bring power down
Brevity Code
BLAZE
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Discontinue stated activity
Brevity Code
CEASE
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EW target identified on known freq with changes to external parameters
Brevity Code
CHAMELEON
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Jamming signal
Brevity Code
CLIFF
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- Notification that signal characteristics are within validated parameters
- Note: Must have before ops
Brevity Code
DAISY
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Degradation of signal (not CLIFF)
Brevity Code
FUZZY
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Emitter is employing EP measures
Brevity Code
GENIE
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Execute emission control IAW control policy
Brevity Code
HUSH
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Known EW target is operating at migrated frequency
Brevity Code
KOMODO
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Disengage to ensure parameters are still current
Brevity Code
LOOK-THROUGH
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C2 sensors are unavailable due to degradation
Note: continue to follow contract
Brevity Code
MIDNIGHT
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C2 sensors are available
Note: Must have before ops
Brevity Code
SUNRISE
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System is inoperative
Brevity Code
BENT
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EW communications jamming
Brevity Code
BUZZER (BZR)
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RFI on a type of signal
Brevity Code
COLOR
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Request status of engaged targets
Brevity Code
EFFECTS
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Your weapon system is operational and ready to conduct SEW
Brevity Code
ON STATION
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I have limited situational awareness
Brevity Code
TUMBLEWEED
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System is experiencing problems, apply troubleshooting
Brevity Code
SOUR
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System is back online (opposite of SOUR)
Brevity Code
SWEET
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At this time
(Sort of) Brevity Code
ATT
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Off-the-air
(Sort of) Brevity Code
OTA
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Xpndr
(Sort of) Brevity Code
Transponder
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Sig
(Sort of) Brevity Code
Signal
What Title relates to conducting the Ops (The people applying the non-kinetic effects)?
Title 10
What Title relates to Intel support (This is your Intel-Sensors calling your effectiveness)?
Title 50
What is SMEAC (mission planning)?
- Situation – the current ground truth
- Mission – the objective
- Execution – the “how”
- Administration – the means/logistics
- Communication – Primary/Alternate/Contingency/Emergency (PACE) plans and contracts
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- Big picture
- Often times, this will include a large summary of events currently pertaining to the overall campaign or conflict. This will come from the intelligence community, through the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC)
SMEAC
Situation
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- Tactical Objectives
- This is a Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) mission that will be conducted by a combination of 4th and 5th generation fighters, with a final push by the strategic bombers.
SMEAC
Mission
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- How is SEW going to support the mission
- This is the tactical level for a SEW detachment. What effects do you need to apply in order to ensure a successful SEAD mission.
- All RFI’s should have been accomplished prior
SMEAC
Execution
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- The logistical plan to accomplish the mission.
- Who has OPCON, ADCON, TACON?
- Review the execution plan to ensure you have all the information and authorities necessary to accomplish the mission.
SMEAC
Administration
What is the most important part of SMEAC?
Communication
What are the two parts of Communication?
- PACE Plan
- Contracts (CACI)
What does PACE stand for in Pace Plan?
- Primary – What are your primary means of communication (Chat)
- Alternate – What happens when the primary is being used (TSVOIP)
- Contingency – Things are going wrong, how do you communicate? (Cell Phone)
- Emergency – Worst case scenario, but still need to communicate. (Smoke signals)
What does CACA stand for in Contracts?
- Criteria – “X” happens, which triggers a contract
- Authority – Who has the ownership of saying that “X” happened?
- Communication – EXACT VERBAGE! When “X” happens, then we will send a chat message with these exact words to this group of individuals.
- Action – What action is expected to take place after the communications? After receiving message from Team A, Team B will perform these exact steps.
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- Do you understand the mission, communication, and time-sync?
- Do you have all the required information to succeed?
SEW Operation Consideration
First thing first (before execution)
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- Is your system set up correctly?
- Crew Dynamics
SEW Operation Consideration
Second thing second (preparing for execution)
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Knowing your role
SEW Operation Consideration
Third thing third (execution)
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What was your impact?
SEW Operation Consideration
Last thing last (debrief)
